Photo of Marla Gale, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Delray Beach, FL
Marla Gale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Experience counts. If you are depressed and anxious and or having relationship, family or couples problems, use a professional with over 30 years experience. I am a former Supervisor of Professional Staff at JFS of Bwd Co and a Clinical Professor for Barry U. I have specialized training in CBT, PET, PTSD and am a provider for the Military. Learn problem solving tecniques and communication skills that will improve every aspect of your life. Therapy is a very collaborative process and I will work with you to develop techniques and plans to help resolve your problem. Personally our 3 children are happily married to original spouse.
Experience counts. If you are depressed and anxious and or having relationship, family or couples problems, use a professional with over 30 years experience. I am a former Supervisor of Professional Staff at JFS of Bwd Co and a Clinical Professor for Barry U. I have specialized training in CBT, PET, PTSD and am a provider for the Military. Learn problem solving tecniques and communication skills that will improve every aspect of your life. Therapy is a very collaborative process and I will work with you to develop techniques and plans to help resolve your problem. Personally our 3 children are happily married to original spouse.
(561) 600-5643 View (561) 600-5643
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Dr. Bruce Eimer Delray Beach Psychiatry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33445
I moved to South Florida in 2019 from Philadelphia where I practiced psychology since 1986. I have been in private practice for 35 years providing counseling and hypnotherapy to individuals and couples. I was the Director of Pain Psychology at a major teaching hospital for seven years and I have held multiple clinical appointments at numerous hospitals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma survivors and people with anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain. Most recently I joined the wonderful group at Delray Beach Psychiatry and Boca Raton Psychiatry alongside multiple psychiatrists.
I moved to South Florida in 2019 from Philadelphia where I practiced psychology since 1986. I have been in private practice for 35 years providing counseling and hypnotherapy to individuals and couples. I was the Director of Pain Psychology at a major teaching hospital for seven years and I have held multiple clinical appointments at numerous hospitals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma survivors and people with anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain. Most recently I joined the wonderful group at Delray Beach Psychiatry and Boca Raton Psychiatry alongside multiple psychiatrists.
(561) 944-2574 View (561) 944-2574
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Patrick Boursiquot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33446  (Online Only)
Are you feeling tired of struggling, overstressed, depressed and hopeless? It can be frightening to realize we don’t have as much control over our situations as we thought. Things can change for the better, help is available. I have been working with individuals, couples, and family for over twenty three years, guiding and supporting them to reduce or eliminate depression, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, and resolve psychological hang ups. You don't have to go through your pain or struggle helplessly. You can and deserve to improve and enjoy your life.
Are you feeling tired of struggling, overstressed, depressed and hopeless? It can be frightening to realize we don’t have as much control over our situations as we thought. Things can change for the better, help is available. I have been working with individuals, couples, and family for over twenty three years, guiding and supporting them to reduce or eliminate depression, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, and resolve psychological hang ups. You don't have to go through your pain or struggle helplessly. You can and deserve to improve and enjoy your life.
(561) 270-4694 View (561) 270-4694
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Counseling Center for Growth and Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33483
My name is Irving Schattner. I am a licensed clinical social worker / psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find solutions to real-life challenges and problems. I've helped people overcome Addictions. Repair, enhance and invigorate relationships (or move on from destructive relationships). Overcome anxiety, sadness and depression. Find new meaning beyond grief and loss. Explore career, work and vocational goals. Develop healthy ways of getting needs and expectations met by learning how to manage or channel conflicts or anger. I am compassionate, caring and solution-focused.
My name is Irving Schattner. I am a licensed clinical social worker / psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find solutions to real-life challenges and problems. I've helped people overcome Addictions. Repair, enhance and invigorate relationships (or move on from destructive relationships). Overcome anxiety, sadness and depression. Find new meaning beyond grief and loss. Explore career, work and vocational goals. Develop healthy ways of getting needs and expectations met by learning how to manage or channel conflicts or anger. I am compassionate, caring and solution-focused.
(561) 623-3711 View (561) 623-3711
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Bunny Falk
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33483  (Online Only)
Bunny Falk Psy.D. is a Licensed Psychologist, with 30 years of experience. She has worked with adults, older adults, and couples, as well as providing supervision for psychology students and interns. Pain management, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss that often accompanies pain have been a special focus of her work. Dr. Falk believes that a collaborative relationship with the client is the most productive way to set goals and realize successful outcomes. Dr. Falk earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Her career in the helping professions began as a Registered Nurse.
Bunny Falk Psy.D. is a Licensed Psychologist, with 30 years of experience. She has worked with adults, older adults, and couples, as well as providing supervision for psychology students and interns. Pain management, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss that often accompanies pain have been a special focus of her work. Dr. Falk believes that a collaborative relationship with the client is the most productive way to set goals and realize successful outcomes. Dr. Falk earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Her career in the helping professions began as a Registered Nurse.
(561) 576-6278 View (561) 576-6278
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Carol Lazarus Therapy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33446  (Online Only)
Is your life spinning out of control? Is it difficult to remember when you were happy in your relationship, moving ahead in your career, managing your home and family and job and having time for fun and love and joy? Failing marriage, COVID, career changes, even family crisis can lead to doubting yourself, feeling anxious and depressed, being irritable, overwhelmed and worried about your future.
Is your life spinning out of control? Is it difficult to remember when you were happy in your relationship, moving ahead in your career, managing your home and family and job and having time for fun and love and joy? Failing marriage, COVID, career changes, even family crisis can lead to doubting yourself, feeling anxious and depressed, being irritable, overwhelmed and worried about your future.
(561) 532-1161 View (561) 532-1161
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Nan Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33446  (Online Only)
Most of my clients present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, work/home/partner/relationship problems, binge-eating disorder, and parenting issues.
New York has been my hometown until I moved to Florida 6 months ago, where I am officially licensed to practice therapy. I have been a licensed social worker for the last 32 years in New York, Michigan, North Dakota and now Florida.
Most of my clients present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, work/home/partner/relationship problems, binge-eating disorder, and parenting issues.
New York has been my hometown until I moved to Florida 6 months ago, where I am officially licensed to practice therapy. I have been a licensed social worker for the last 32 years in New York, Michigan, North Dakota and now Florida.
(561) 782-1069 View (561) 782-1069
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Catherine Stormont
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33445
I am a native Floridian and have been working in the mental health field in Palm Beach county since 1995. I specialize in creating a safe and comfortable space to share your thoughts and feelings and support you through whatever challenges you may be facing in your particular time of life and circumstances. I believe that when a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship is established between patient and clinician, the impossible can become possible. I am happy to be part of Delray Beach Psychiatry and work alongside many talented psychiatrists and therapists. I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare.
I am a native Floridian and have been working in the mental health field in Palm Beach county since 1995. I specialize in creating a safe and comfortable space to share your thoughts and feelings and support you through whatever challenges you may be facing in your particular time of life and circumstances. I believe that when a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship is established between patient and clinician, the impossible can become possible. I am happy to be part of Delray Beach Psychiatry and work alongside many talented psychiatrists and therapists. I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare.
(561) 556-9855 View (561) 556-9855
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Trina Green
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33483
I have many years of experience treating depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship/marital distress, and trauma.
Emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health are all vital components to humankind and often interconnected. It is my goal to assist in helping each client reach "optimal health" through a variety of positive therapeutic approaches. I believe in helping clients through a holistic approach by understanding how their family, environment, career, values, beliefs, behavior, culture, and many other components combine to make up the person they are today. Counseling is a journey and I support the path, distance, time, route, and vehicle my clients choose to use to get to their desired destination of health.
I have many years of experience treating depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship/marital distress, and trauma.
Emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health are all vital components to humankind and often interconnected. It is my goal to assist in helping each client reach "optimal health" through a variety of positive therapeutic approaches. I believe in helping clients through a holistic approach by understanding how their family, environment, career, values, beliefs, behavior, culture, and many other components combine to make up the person they are today. Counseling is a journey and I support the path, distance, time, route, and vehicle my clients choose to use to get to their desired destination of health.
(561) 459-8913 View (561) 459-8913
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Daniel S Marr
Psychologist, PsyD, PA
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Feeling down or stressed? Trying to get a handle on your life and dreams? Dr. Marr is a Psychologist specializing in mood, anxiety, addiction, attention, eating disorders, oppositional disorders, relationship issues, bereavement, trauma, and personal growth and development. I look forward to understanding, together with you, your current dilemmas, strengths, interests, relationships, life history, and visions of yourself and the world. I work with people, not simply diagnoses. My work with you will be tailored to fit your individual needs. My goal is to help you overcome obstacles, enjoy fulfilling relationships, achieve your potential and optimize your quality of life.
Feeling down or stressed? Trying to get a handle on your life and dreams? Dr. Marr is a Psychologist specializing in mood, anxiety, addiction, attention, eating disorders, oppositional disorders, relationship issues, bereavement, trauma, and personal growth and development. I look forward to understanding, together with you, your current dilemmas, strengths, interests, relationships, life history, and visions of yourself and the world. I work with people, not simply diagnoses. My work with you will be tailored to fit your individual needs. My goal is to help you overcome obstacles, enjoy fulfilling relationships, achieve your potential and optimize your quality of life.
(561) 275-5462 View (561) 275-5462
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Rafael James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33446
I provide individual, couples, marital and family therapy to adults of all ages with a wide array of clinical problems.
I'm licensed in New York, California, and Florida and have over the 30 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. My private practice is based on three principles which are building rapport, trust, and chemistry. Together we identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors and employ behavioral strategies to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. We will work on building a trusting environment and a safe place where you can share your story. I look forward to working with you to improve your life.
I provide individual, couples, marital and family therapy to adults of all ages with a wide array of clinical problems.
I'm licensed in New York, California, and Florida and have over the 30 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. My private practice is based on three principles which are building rapport, trust, and chemistry. Together we identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors and employ behavioral strategies to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. We will work on building a trusting environment and a safe place where you can share your story. I look forward to working with you to improve your life.
(561) 903-2950 View (561) 903-2950
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Alana J. Owens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPN, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Is something inside of you saying that it’s time for a change? Personal growth and development start with a desire and a willingness to try something new. Identify your goals and dreams and become aware of any blockages. Practice applying what you learn and discover using your newfound insights and skills. Watch yourself transform into a more authentic, healthy and balanced version of you. I often tell my clients that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between them and their therapist. Sometimes it takes a few tries, but don't give up before the magic happens; the best investment you can make is in yourself.
Is something inside of you saying that it’s time for a change? Personal growth and development start with a desire and a willingness to try something new. Identify your goals and dreams and become aware of any blockages. Practice applying what you learn and discover using your newfound insights and skills. Watch yourself transform into a more authentic, healthy and balanced version of you. I often tell my clients that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between them and their therapist. Sometimes it takes a few tries, but don't give up before the magic happens; the best investment you can make is in yourself.
(786) 665-6919 View (786) 665-6919
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Marriage and Family Services,
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33446
I have specialized mostly with children in play therapy, parenting skills training in filial therapy, and working with couples in creating teamwork in parenting.
Video Telehealth sessions currently available!!!!!! There is no ideal client. Every client has different wants and needs from treatment and it is my pledge to provide you with the most dedicated, professional, caring service possible each and every time.
I have specialized mostly with children in play therapy, parenting skills training in filial therapy, and working with couples in creating teamwork in parenting.
Video Telehealth sessions currently available!!!!!! There is no ideal client. Every client has different wants and needs from treatment and it is my pledge to provide you with the most dedicated, professional, caring service possible each and every time.
(561) 774-8225 View (561) 774-8225
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Deborah A Bruno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33446
I work with teens, adults, couples and older adults.
Are you looking for someone to see you through a difficult time? Look no further. One reaches a point in life when they need to talk to a professional. You are not alone. It is completely understandable to have a need to reach out to a professional when life circumstances get difficult. You may be looking for someone you can to talk to or who listens to you and who can be objective. I am trained to listen, empathize, and construct goals for overcoming your difficulties. I provide a relaxed and comfortable setting and pride myself on helping people overcome.
I work with teens, adults, couples and older adults.
Are you looking for someone to see you through a difficult time? Look no further. One reaches a point in life when they need to talk to a professional. You are not alone. It is completely understandable to have a need to reach out to a professional when life circumstances get difficult. You may be looking for someone you can to talk to or who listens to you and who can be objective. I am trained to listen, empathize, and construct goals for overcoming your difficulties. I provide a relaxed and comfortable setting and pride myself on helping people overcome.
(561) 462-4915 View (561) 462-4915
Photo of Steven Reisler, Psychologist in Delray Beach, FL
Steven Reisler
Psychologist, PsyD, PA
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Therapy begins with the solid working relationship between you and me.
Are you struggling with life's every day challenges? Are you having difficulty coping with a recent loss? Do you feel all alone and that no one understands you? Are you hurting and in pain? I'm here to help. To help you gain the tools needed to manage life's daily hurdles effectively, to help you to lead a happier, more satisfying life. Imagine the possibilities! I'm here to help individuals, couples and families to achieve these possibilities. Let me help you find the way to take back control of your life.
Therapy begins with the solid working relationship between you and me.
Are you struggling with life's every day challenges? Are you having difficulty coping with a recent loss? Do you feel all alone and that no one understands you? Are you hurting and in pain? I'm here to help. To help you gain the tools needed to manage life's daily hurdles effectively, to help you to lead a happier, more satisfying life. Imagine the possibilities! I'm here to help individuals, couples and families to achieve these possibilities. Let me help you find the way to take back control of your life.
(561) 672-0155 View (561) 672-0155
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Tricia Conlon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33484  (Online Only)
Tricia primarily works with individuals, couples and families coping with mental illness, family issues, death, divorce, and other types of trauma.
Tricia Conlon has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2003. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in General Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, then went on to complete her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
Tricia primarily works with individuals, couples and families coping with mental illness, family issues, death, divorce, and other types of trauma.
Tricia Conlon has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2003. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in General Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, then went on to complete her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
(561) 569-8608 View (561) 569-8608
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Delray Beach Psychiatry Therapists
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Throughout the past decade, I have worked in a myriad of settings and in a variety of roles with people who wish to better understand and transform their relationship with themselves and the larger relational world around them. It is my aspiration as a clinician to foster the therapist/client relationship on a foundation of appreciation, understanding, and respect. At Delray Beach Psychiatry I currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and Depression. At the current time I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Humana and Medicare. My fee for service is set minimally above insurance rates.
Throughout the past decade, I have worked in a myriad of settings and in a variety of roles with people who wish to better understand and transform their relationship with themselves and the larger relational world around them. It is my aspiration as a clinician to foster the therapist/client relationship on a foundation of appreciation, understanding, and respect. At Delray Beach Psychiatry I currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and Depression. At the current time I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Humana and Medicare. My fee for service is set minimally above insurance rates.
(561) 576-1998 View (561) 576-1998
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Rosa M Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33445  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Rosa Fernandez is a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I received my Masters of Science degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. I am committed to providing culturally competent services in a compassionate and caring manner to children, adolescents, families and couples. Helping people meet their academic, professional, and/or personal/emotional goals while maintaining dignity and self-determination is my mission. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help alleviate and resolve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Family issues.
Rosa Fernandez is a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I received my Masters of Science degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. I am committed to providing culturally competent services in a compassionate and caring manner to children, adolescents, families and couples. Helping people meet their academic, professional, and/or personal/emotional goals while maintaining dignity and self-determination is my mission. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help alleviate and resolve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Family issues.
(561) 701-8344 View (561) 701-8344
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Merri Schiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33445
My intention as a therapist is to build a collaborative relationship; creating a genuine, compassionate and nonjudgmental human interaction.
My passion for helping others began at a young age, volunteering in middle school. This was the start of my life long career of over 35 years working as a Social Worker with people in various scenarios; the past 19 years, primarily with elders and their adult children. I treat Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Bipolar DO, OCD and PTSD. I have joined the amazing group at Boca Raton Psychiatry and work in conjunction with the psychiatrists as part of your team. Please visit Bocaratonpsychiatry.com for more info or our second location in Delray at Delraybeachpsychiatry.com.
My intention as a therapist is to build a collaborative relationship; creating a genuine, compassionate and nonjudgmental human interaction.
My passion for helping others began at a young age, volunteering in middle school. This was the start of my life long career of over 35 years working as a Social Worker with people in various scenarios; the past 19 years, primarily with elders and their adult children. I treat Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Bipolar DO, OCD and PTSD. I have joined the amazing group at Boca Raton Psychiatry and work in conjunction with the psychiatrists as part of your team. Please visit Bocaratonpsychiatry.com for more info or our second location in Delray at Delraybeachpsychiatry.com.
(561) 266-4450 View (561) 266-4450
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Milton Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33445
As a psychotherapist with Boca Raton and Delray Beach Psychiatry I hope to make a difference by empowering adolescents, teenagers, individuals, couples, and families to find power, strength and emotional confidence.
I am a resident of Palm Beach County where I live with my wife and two children. In my spare time you can find me at the beach, spending time with family or enjoying soccer. I am originally from Lima-Peru and moved to Connecticut as a teenager to reunite with my father and siblings. I attended college in Connecticut and graduated with a duo major in Psychology and Philosophy from Sacred Heart University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in 2010. I have extensive work experience in different hospitals, community agencies, youth, adolescent and family recovery and treatment centers.
As a psychotherapist with Boca Raton and Delray Beach Psychiatry I hope to make a difference by empowering adolescents, teenagers, individuals, couples, and families to find power, strength and emotional confidence.
I am a resident of Palm Beach County where I live with my wife and two children. In my spare time you can find me at the beach, spending time with family or enjoying soccer. I am originally from Lima-Peru and moved to Connecticut as a teenager to reunite with my father and siblings. I attended college in Connecticut and graduated with a duo major in Psychology and Philosophy from Sacred Heart University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in 2010. I have extensive work experience in different hospitals, community agencies, youth, adolescent and family recovery and treatment centers.
(561) 266-4450 View (561) 266-4450

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.